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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jack compare the fish, birds and meteors to as he tries to convince Stephen to join him aboard ship?
(a) Surgical prowess
(b) Music
(c) Prize money
(d) Strange and new people

2. What does Jack discount as a gnat in respect to Stephen joining the crew?
(a) Ability of Stephen and Jack to get along
(b) Language difficulties
(c) Complete knowledge of surgical procedure
(d) Understanding of Naval hygiene

3. Which of the following does Jack indicate he relied on for his own promotion?
(a) Brave deeds
(b) A bit of luck
(c) Very important acts
(d) Saving the right person

4. Which character does Jack stop to visit at the hospital before arriving at his new command?
(a) Maturin
(b) Aubrey
(c) Harte
(d) Baldick

5. How many gun sloops did the Sophie have?
(a) 10
(b) 20
(c) 14
(d) 5

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word describes one of the motivating factors for Stephen to take the job?

2. What is wrong with the new twelve-pound guns?

3. Who sabotaged Jack's chances for acquiring the French privateer?

4. What does Mr. Ricketts teach a rudimentary course in what subject to Jack?

5. Which is Stephen's native country?

(see the answer key)

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